Cholesterol Lowering Diet

Cholesterol is a lipid that is found in the cells of all animals, humans and also in some foods. Nearly all of the cholesterol is synthesized by the liver in the body, as it is required for its biochemical processes. It is a component of cell membranes and a precursor of the synthesis of steroid endocrine secretions.

Cholesterol is a white waxy substance insoluble in blood. It is transported by lipoproteins- globular particles used in the transport of lipids- inside the circulatory system. There is an array of lipoproteins; low density lipoprotein (LDL) high density lipoprotein (HDL) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL).

According to scientific theory the level of LDL or “bad” cholesterol in the circulatory system can determine the pathogenesis of certain health conditions including the development of atherosclerotic plaque, hardening of the arteries and various cardiovascular diseases. In contrast HDL is the “good” cholesterol, and higher concentrations remove atherosclerosis from the blood and being a protective substance.

Whilst the body uses simple substances to build cholesterol, the foods you consume in your diet play a significant role in influencing the proportion of good or bad cholesterol in your body. All foods from animal origin contain cholesterol in them. Some plant oils contain traces of cholesterol such as those derived from flax and peanuts.

Lowering cholesterol or maintaining a sound balance between LDL and HDL would require a diet high in vegetables and low in meat particularly red meat.

A diet rich in foods such as whole grains, nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pistachios), fatty fish (salmon, trout, tuna, sardines, and mackerel), legumes, olive oil, flaxseed oil, vegetables and fruits are good for bringing down high cholesterol
. Consume no more than 30% of your entire daily calories from fats, and ensure that only 7% is from saturated fats.

Being overweight is commonly linked up with intake of foods that contain abundant cholesterol and fats. Following a cholesterol lowering die it works also well for weight loss. Adopt easy to follow, sensible, exercise and diet program.

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